Arkema Rilsan®
High-strength polyamide for your demanding applications
Rilsan®, a registered trademark of Arkema, is a plant-based polyamide 11 (PA 11) made from castor oil. Its superior physical properties stem from its compact structure of microscopic crystallites with ringed spherulites, which give it remarkable mechanical strength and flexibility.
Its versatility and numerous properties make it ideal for applications requiring high performance under extreme climatic conditions.
Features and benefits
- Origin: Plant-based polyamide 11 (castor oil)
- Structure: Microscopic crystallites with ringed spherulites
- Mechanical strength: High, even at low temperatures
- Flexibility: Very good, suitable for technical parts
- Chemical resistance: Solvents, acids, bases, hydrocarbons
- Wear resistance: Ideal for components subject to friction
- Thermal resistance: Stable over a wide temperature range
(-40°C ~ +130°C) - Environmental benefit: Partially plant-based and recyclable
- Good electrical resistance
- Food-grade available
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